October 22 is Anime Day every year!

This year, to commemorate "Animation Day," we will again screen Japan's first all-color animated feature film, "Hakubenden" (The White Snake Legend).
Come together to watch anime, chat up a storm, and have a blast with the prize giveaways!

[Overview]
Hakubenden" was Japan's first all-color animated feature film, released in 1958.
Highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, it is an important work in the history of Japanese animation that has had a major impact on later commercial animation.
In 2017, October 22, the release date of " The White Snake Enchantress" was officially registered as "Anime Day" by a project commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Japanese animation.

Films to be screened
The White Snake Enchantress
(October 22, 1958, theatrical release, 79 minutes)
©TOEI
https://www.toei-video.co.jp/special/hakujaden/

【Event Schedule】
October 18, 2025 (Sat)
(1) 12:00-13:30 Anime screening only
(2) 14:30-16:15 with talk & quiz competition ★Guests will appear on stage!
(3) 17:00-18:45 featuring a discussion & quiz contest

【Guest】
General Manager, Public Relations & Compliance Office / Toei Animation Museum Management, Toei Animation Co.
Atsunari Baba

【Navigator】
Noriko Namiki (Voice Actor)

【Venue】
Anime Tokyo Station, 1st Floor Special Venue
(2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Tokyu East No. 5)

【Participation Fee】
Free / Entry and exit allowed

【Important Notes for Participants】
※Please be seated only in areas with chairs.
※Photography, video recording, and audio recording inside the venue are prohibited on the day of the event.
※Standing-room viewing may be required if the venue reaches capacity.
※Seating arrangements may change after each screening session.
※Photos may be taken by staff for publicity and reporting purposes of Anime Tokyo Station.
Please be aware that you are deemed to have agreed to the aforementioned use of photos by participating in the event.
※Please follow staff instructions at all times.